Red Bull Soapbox Race 2014

You've never seen Seattle's Yesler Way look like this.

By By JORDAN STEAD

on August 24, 2014 6:21 PM

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The driver of the Single Shot Simians adjusts his glasses before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

The driver of the Single Shot Simians adjusts his glasses before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in ... more

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Team QFC begins their long descent down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team QFC begins their long descent down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety ... more

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Team QFC begins their long descent down the steep grade of Yesler... Photo-6768407.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Team Tia Lou's gets hyped at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team Tia Lou's gets hyped at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, ... more

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Team Tia Lou's gets hyped at the starting line before bombing... Photo-6768428.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768451.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, ... more

Team K2 rounds the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team K2 rounds the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of ... more

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Team K2 rounds the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom... Photo-6768450.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Team Nickerson Street Saloon Rainier Rocket goes nearly vertical while rounding the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team Nickerson Street Saloon Rainier Rocket goes nearly vertical while rounding the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in ... more

Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, ... more

Judges score numbers following each race at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Judges score numbers following each race at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into ... more

Team Tia Lou's celebrates a successful run by their driver during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team Tia Lou's celebrates a successful run by their driver during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Team Tia Lou's celebrates a successful run by their driver... Photo-6768460.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768463.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade... Photo-6768461.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768462.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, ... more

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768468.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade... Photo-6768470.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768469.92249 - seattlepi.com

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With sneakered feet flying, team Flying Taco crashes while rounding the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

With sneakered feet flying, team Flying Taco crashes while rounding the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown ... more

With sneakered feet flying, team Flying Taco crashes while rounding the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

With sneakered feet flying, team Flying Taco crashes while rounding the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown ... more

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768473.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768480.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, ... more

Team Liquid Magic laments their broken wheel and loss of the event at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team Liquid Magic laments their broken wheel and loss of the event at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per ... more

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Team Liquid Magic laments their broken wheel and loss of the event... Photo-6768487.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Seahawks mascot Blitz bombs down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Seahawks mascot Blitz bombs down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles ... more

Team Single Shot Simians wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Team Single Shot Simians wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown ... more

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Team Single Shot Simians wait at the starting line before bombing... Photo-6768484.92249 - seattlepi.com

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A driver is helped back into his vehicle after crashing near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

A driver is helped back into his vehicle after crashing near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

A driver is helped back into his vehicle after crashing near the... Photo-6768490.92249 - seattlepi.com

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A driver is helped back into his vehicle after crashing near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

A driver is helped back into his vehicle after crashing near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

A driver is helped back into his vehicle after crashing near the... Photo-6768495.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Tens of thousands of onlookers watch 30 costumed teams in their man-made soapbox vehicles bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, ... more

Red Bull technicians work to secure Blitz's soapbox before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Red Bull technicians work to secure Blitz's soapbox before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown ... more

Seahawks mascot Blitz, center prepares to bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Seahawks mascot Blitz, center prepares to bomb down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. ... more

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768499.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams wait at the starting line before bombing down the steep grade... Photo-6768500.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768501.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768502.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768503.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768504.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Crowds laugh and photograph an unlucky driver who crashed near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Crowds laugh and photograph an unlucky driver who crashed near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety ... more

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768506.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768508.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768507.92249 - seattlepi.com

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A celebrity judge - who happened to be an Instagram-famous dog - watches the action at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

A celebrity judge - who happened to be an Instagram-famous dog - watches the action at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

A celebrity judge - who happened to be an Instagram-famous dog -... Photo-6768510.92249 - seattlepi.com

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Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of Yesler Way during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Teams round the curved turn near the finish line at the bottom of... Photo-6768509.92249 - seattlepi.com

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In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Sunday, August 24, 2014, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The rickety vehicles reached speeds of 40 miles per hour, sometimes plowing into the straw walls of the raceway. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race took place in Belgium in 2000, and has since visited almost 30 countries. less

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams took to their man-made soapbox vehicles to self-power their way down the steep grade of Yesler Way - with jumps and hard turns included - at ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

In front of tens of thousands of onlookers, over 30 costumed teams... Photo-6768511.92249 - seattlepi.com